Burnt mound in Brade

In pasture, on the W bank of a stream. According to local information, heat-shattered stones and charcoal-enriched soil were encountered here during drainage works. There were no visible remains of this material in 2005. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

Burnt mound in Brade is a prehistoric ritual or industrial site, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, characterized by heat-altered stones and charcoal. Its significance lies in providing evidence of ancient thermal activity, possibly related to cooking, hide-scalding, or ceremonial practices.